CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

Few body structures have more influence over your health and well being than your central nervous system

And few body systems have more impact on your central nervous system than the craniosacral system - the soft tissues and fluid that protect your brain and spinal cord. CranioSacral therapy is a light touch approach that can create dramatic improvements in your life by releasing tension deep in the body, improving overall whole-body health and performance.

A craniosacral session involves the therapist placing their hands on the client, which allows them to tune into what is called the craniosacral rhythm. The CSR is the gentle pumping action to circulate the clear fluid (CSF) from the blood around the brain and spine and then back into the venous return blood flow and back to the heart. The therapist will gently work with the spine and the skull and its cranial sutures, diaphragms and fascia. In this way, the restrictions of nerve passages are said to be eased, the movement of cerebrospinal fluid through the spinal cord is said to be optimized and misaligned bones are said to be restored to their proper position.

Craniosacral Therapy explained

Examples of Conditions that have improved with use of CST: Stress and Tension-Related Disorders, Chronic Neck and Back Pain, Orthopedic Problems, Migraines and Headaches, TMJ Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, PTSD, Neurological Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Autism, ADD/ADHD, Central Nervous System Disorders, Immune System Disorders, chronic pain conditions such as Fibromyalgia and many other others.

FAQ - Craniosacral Therapy

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is an osteopathic modality that brings a body into more balance. It’s a gentle treatment approach that works with the natural, self-correcting mechanism of the body and the CranioSacral system (the membranes and fluids that surround the brain and spinal cord) to detect and release restrictions in mobility and enhance function. The rhythmic movement of the CranioSacral System can be detected and palpated by a trained practitioner to determine the core issues so that treatment can focus on the cause the imbalance rather than the symptoms. CranioSacral Therapy is so gentle, it can be effective for all ages, from newborns to elders.